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2 Castle St, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DF, United Kingdom
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3VFF+MC Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, UK
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Monday: Close
Tuesday: 10–17
Wedneasday: 10–17
Thursday: 10–17
Friday: 10–17
Saturday: 10–17
Sunday: Close
Tuesday: 10–17
Wedneasday: 10–17
Thursday: 10–17
Friday: 10–17
Saturday: 10–17
Sunday: Close
I used to work in picture framing and I know what to look for when handling antique prints - this ticks all the boxes! Conservation standard, certificate of authenticity, and info on the back about the artist and print is a nice extra touch that shows this business really care about what they do.
I found a map from 1816 of the County of Middlesex which is my home county. I was surprised to see it for a modest £35. Safely preserved in mount card and supplied with an invoice in a well presented booklet. Very impressed and cannot wait to get the map framed and on the wall.
The shop sells "mostly maps" of course but also authentic prints of notable locations.
We bought an 18th Century map of Flintshire and a 19th century print of the Bishops Palace, St. David's. We really had to restrain ourselves from buying any more.
The service was excellent and we can't wait to visit again next time we're in town.
Thanks again!
On my most recent trip, they were very well set up for COVID - like all of the shops in Hay, they had hand sanitiser by the door, but they also had a selection of white (cotton?) gloves on a table by the door, so that customers can browse the prints without 'contaminating' them.